Franck Balthazar
Sans Soufre Cornas Syrah


Mag. Juicy and forward red and purple fruit tones with floral, game and olive notes that emerge with air. Don’t think this will fill out much over time, more of a short term drinker
Mag. Juicy and forward red and purple fruit tones with floral, game and olive notes that emerge with air. Don’t think this will fill out much over time, more of a short term drinker
Sep 27th, 2022
Um...why don't I drink more Syrah??🤔 fertile soil, black berry fruit, tapenade, harmony.
Um...why don't I drink more Syrah??🤔 fertile soil, black berry fruit, tapenade, harmony.
1 person found it helpfulAug 18th, 2017
I love how obviously delicious this wine is. The nuance and layers are so easy to wrap your head around yet offer poise and refinement. Fucking awesome every time. Bottles vary a touch but who cares its balanced and hedonistically appealing.
I love how obviously delicious this wine is. The nuance and layers are so easy to wrap your head around yet offer poise and refinement. Fucking awesome every time. Bottles vary a touch but who cares its balanced and hedonistically appealing.
1 person found it helpfulMar 21st, 2017Heavenly! Mr. Balthazar and his sans soufre!
Heavenly! Mr. Balthazar and his sans soufre!
Apr 22nd, 2016
Lots of red & dark berry fruits, sweet spice, olive, mineral, violet that is suave & silky on the palate
Lots of red & dark berry fruits, sweet spice, olive, mineral, violet that is suave & silky on the palate
Feb 18th, 2022
Drinking beautifully showing lots of dark fruits, meat, olive, spice box, mineral & violet.
Drinking beautifully showing lots of dark fruits, meat, olive, spice box, mineral & violet.
Nov 19th, 20192014 vintage. Smoky, meaty, peppery, cherries and black plums. Not super complex but great pairing with smoked, roasted duck.
2014 vintage. Smoky, meaty, peppery, cherries and black plums. Not super complex but great pairing with smoked, roasted duck.
Oct 30th, 2016
Not entirely sure about this, in particular I was struck by the carbonic notes on the palate which were would have screwed me in a blind tasting. That said its clearly too young for definitive judgment - hold and keep your fingers crossed.
Not entirely sure about this, in particular I was struck by the carbonic notes on the palate which were would have screwed me in a blind tasting. That said its clearly too young for definitive judgment - hold and keep your fingers crossed.
May 11th, 2016